The Principality of Liechtenstein

The Principality of Liechtenstein is a tiny European country between Switzerland and Austria.

Begin your tour in Vaduz the capital visiting the Liechtenstein Center. This is a tourist information center that offers tips and information on the top places to visit.

Visit one of the top tourist attractions historic Stadtle or Small Town.

See Landtag the Parliament Building located near the banks of the River Rhine in Peter-Kaiser-Platz.

Ratausplatz is home to the historic Town Hall.

See the beautiful Cathedral of St. Florin a neo-Gothic parish church built in 1873.

The Treasure Chamber of the Principality of Liechtenstein has artworks and other treasures on display from the Princely Family's 400-year-old private collection. Among the treasures is a collection of rare bejeweled Easter eggs with artwork by Karl Faberge.

Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein has a permanent collection of artwork with many pieces from the 19th century. The museum also has temporary exhibits.

Liechtenstein National Museum has found its home in a well-preserved former inn from the 15th century. Among the highlights is a relief model of the principality as well as exhibits on the prehistory and early history of the country.

Balzers is a village that is overlooked by the majestic Gutenberg Castle. This was a fortress in the Middle Ages. The castle sits on a 70-meter-high hill. Highlights of the visit include the chapel and rose garden. During the warmer months, many cultural events and festivals are held here.

The small town of Nendeln is known for its old Roman villa foundations as well as its Schadler Pottery. The town is home to the oldest craft workshop in the country. It is famous for its stoneware crockery and traditional tiled stoves. You can get guided tours of the workshop, glazing area, and kiln room.

The small town of Eschen is known for Pfrundhaus, a 14th-century building that used to display local art.

Schaan is a town located three kilometers north of Vaduz at the foot of the Drei Schwestern massif. This an industrial town known for its old Roman fortifications. The town is one of the oldest towns in Liechtenstein.

It is home to DoMus Center with exhibits of local history and art.

The town is a great place to start hiking since it has several well-marked trails. It is also home to the Liechtenstein Festival LIFE, a two-day celebration of music, entertainment, and food each summer.

Triesenberg is the largest municipality in Liechtenstein. It lies in an Alpine valley. This is a picturesque village known for its food festival the Triesenberger Wochen. The festival is held every year from mid-October till the end of November.

Liechtenstein is a great country to visit if you enjoy hiking. There are many mountain peaks, wooded slopes, and lovely valleys. Among the most popular trails here is the Historical Eschnerberg Trail which connects the towns of Bendern and Schellenberg.

Highlights on this trail are the prehistoric settlements of Lutzengutle and Malanser. Also the amazing views over the Rhine and the surrounding mountains.

Another popular trail is the Princes’ Way Hike passing through the scenic Ratikon Mountain range and offering lovely views of the famous Three Sisters Mountains.

Malbun is a small town famous for being the only winter resort in Liechtenstein. The town is set on an Alpine ridge near the Saminatal Valley. It has many trails and activities for skiers. There are three ski lifts. It is also popular in the spring and summer months, especially for hikers, climbers, and mountain bikers.

There are five castles in the country with two remaining intact:

Schloss Vaduz, the seat of the country’s monarchs.

Burg Gutenberg in the village of Balzers.

At Schellenberg are the ruins of the Upper Castle Obere Burg

Also the ruins of the Lower Castle Untere Burg

Schalun Castle is the third set of ruins also known as Wildschloss within walking distance of the capital, Vaduz.

The Ruggeller Riet Nature Reserve is a wonderful place to see the flora and fauna of the country. It is located in northeastern Liechtenstein.

Bird watchers can see endangered species like storks. The nature trails take you from moors to meadows, with a backdrop of rolling hills.

A good time to visit is during the end of May into early June when the abundant Siberian iris burst into bloom. It is a great place to picnic or enjoy a barbecue at the public rest area overlooking the Rhine in Weinbau. A bike path leads into neighboring Switzerland and Austria.